Academy award Quote by Lourdes Portillo
“I've done experimental work, I've done real conventional documentaries that were very successful, like Las Madres that was nominated for an Academy Award. And, from that moment on I felt like, "Okay, I can make that. Now where am I going to go?"”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Documentary filmmaking journey, 2018
Success in conventional work builds confidence to pursue experimental projects.
In simple terms: Success breeds confidence for new ventures.
Key Takeaway
Leverage past wins.
Themes
confidence
career growth
experimenting
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
career
inspirational
When to use this quote
- documentary production
- indie film
- creative entrepreneurship
Key Concepts
film theory
career development
risk taking
Questions to Reflect On
- What lessons guide your next steps?
- How do you assess new risks?
A Different Perspective
Confidence may lead to overconfidence and risk.
